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The next morning, Qi Yuan harnessed the Donkey Cart, claiming he was taking his younger brother to the county. Qi Chong observed his expression and said, “You don’t need to take him; Qi Rong can just ride in the cargo cart.” He feared that his brother had taken a liking to that flirtatious girl, and he certainly did not want to become related to Wu Dayong.
Yesterday, Yacha in town mentioned that both he and Qi Rong were witnesses and that it was necessary. Qi Yuan appeared completely unbothered and insisted on leaving early; if they missed the morning session, they would have to stay overnight. He had heard that the inn was infested with mice, which he wanted to avoid.
Qi Chong chuckled lightly. This brother of his feared nothing but mice. It was because when he was little, he used to sleep with his mouth wide open, and when he closed it, a squeak would escape.
Qi Yuan hurried over to him, flustered. “You won’t tell Sister-in-law, will you?”
“What should I tell Sister-in-law?” Qi Chong replied, pressing his fist against his nose and deliberately raising his voice. “Oh, you mean that incident! Sister-in-law will definitely laugh her head off when she hears about it.”
“What incident will make her laugh so hard?” Yu Chunmiao emerged from the house, braiding her hair.
Qi Yuan’s face turned crimson as he looked pleadingly at his older brother. Only this brother knew about the matter; even Qi Qin was unaware.
Qi Chong put an arm around his brother’s shoulders. “The Yamen said he acted heroically and bravely captured a villain; he might even receive some commendation.”
“Really?” Yu Chunmiao twirled her braid and smiled brightly. “That’s great news! The Qi family is doing well!”
Qi Yuan just wanted to escape quickly and called out loudly for his brother.
Qi Rong was in the yard holding Qian Duo Duo, reluctant to part ways. “Duo Duo, don’t miss me too much; I’ll be thinking of you.”
Qian Duo Duo seemed to sense the impending separation and burrowed into his arms, its little claws scratching at his hands restlessly.
However, once Qi Rong climbed onto the Donkey Cart and left, Qian Duo Duo only followed him part of the way before turning back. It had a whole family to protect and couldn’t wander too far.
Today’s delivery crew brought good news: yesterday, milk tea sales at Xian Ke Lai hit a new high with over one hundred fifty servings sold; other branches were doing similarly well.
Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough milk for Double Skin Milk, so they could only make fifty servings. However, Lu Ziyou was working on establishing connections with the government to collaborate with a cattle farm, which would solve that issue.
With these two new products added, Xian Ke Lai saw a surge in customers every evening.
Milk tea and Double Skin Milk could be served cold during hot days and hot during cool evenings.
Chen Ruolan listened intently for a long time.
Amidst her joy, she felt some concern. “Yu Chunmiao, are we taking advantage of others too much?”
Yu Chunmiao wrapped her arm around her mother-in-law’s shoulder and said, “Oh mother, didn’t you hear what the crew said? Thanks to my ideas, their customers have increased too! So their other snacks must be selling more as well. They’re making more than we are with Duo Duo; they should be thanking us instead!”
With this explanation, Chen Ruolan understood.
A worker nearby interjected, "Aunt, the boss is eager for Qi Niangzi to come up with more brilliant ideas. When the boss makes money, our monthly wages increase significantly as well."
Yu Chunmiao couldn't help but praise Lu Ziyou for being a good boss who knows how to win people's hearts.
Before long, the end of the month arrived, marking the day for profit sharing—a total of ninety taels.
That night, Qi Chong calculated the accounts, revealing a balance of over one hundred eighty taels for Gong Zhong; their share was about the same. Altogether, the family had accumulated over fourteen hundred taels. Yu Chunmiao paced thoughtfully in front of her desk, contemplating her next plan. The workers should be delivering milk tea and Double Skin Milk commissions in the next couple of days; how should she manage this money?
Qi Chong set down the ledger and walked over to her, lifting her effortlessly into his arms. "Qing Niangzi, do you want to ride today?"
In the late evening, she didn't want to think about money; that was out of the question.
His warm breath brushed against her face as she traced his enticing Adam's apple with her fingertip and replied softly, "I do want to, but I'm just too tired."
"Then I won't let Qing Niangzi tire herself out." Qi Chong pressed a kiss to her forehead. "This horse is obedient; everything is up to you."
True to his word, as Yu Chunmiao watched him flex his chest muscles and move his biceps, she felt herself being swept away. Her long hair cascaded down as she moved, concealing the beauty before him.
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